By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 3, 2023 The N.C. House voted 93-21 Tuesday to display the words “In God We Trust” behind the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. If the Senate approves, House Bill 215 will take effect in July, nearly 67 years […]
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‘In God We Trust’ Would be Placed in N.C. Legislative Chambers Under New Bill
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 3, 2023 A North Carolina legislator introduced a bill this week that would require the national motto “In God We Trust” to be placed prominently in both legislative chambers, saying it would serve as a “constant reminder” that legislators are serving God in their elected roles. The bill, […]
Holly Ridge Votes to Display ‘In God We Trust’ in Council Chambers
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 16, 2022 The Holly Ridge Town Council (Onslow County) voted unanimously Tuesday to add the words “In God We Trust” to the wall behind their seats in the Town Hall council chambers as a way to reaffirm their belief in the United States national motto. “This is something […]
A More Accurate Motto Than ‘In God We Trust’?
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes: This refers to the radical individualism that marked the time of the Judges. People looked to self for their guide to morality and ethics. The people genuinely felt that what they did was right, but they measured it only by […]
He Came to Make Us Real
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “I was delighted this year when the state of North Carolina offered a specialty license plate with the phrase, “In God We Trust.” Also, with the words, is our state’s motto, “Esse Quam Videri,” which in Latin means, “To be rather than to seem.” Isn’t that a powerful admonition […]
New NC ‘In God We Trust’ Specialty License Plate Available
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 2, 2019 North Carolinians who, for years, have chosen between the declarations “First in Flight” or “First in Freedom” on their standard-issue license plates can now declare “In God We Trust.” The new plates became available July 1. “I am so thankful for these plates. I think every […]